LA AAP Newsroom
Stay up to date with the LA AAP newsroom—a curated collection of our latest news, press releases, and important stories about pediatric care throughout Louisiana.
June 2, 2026
Louisiana Can't Afford to Wait: We Need Medicaid Coverage for GLP-1 Obesity Treatments Now
Dr. Katie Queen makes the case for Senate Bill 433 to expand Louisiana Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity medications.
June 14, 2024
LA AAP Welcomes Our New Executive Director
LA AAP welcomes Natashia Cheatham, MHSA, ACHE as Executive Director — a healthcare leader with 15 years' experience.
January 7, 2021
2020 Charles "Buzzy" Vanchiere Award
Dr. John A. Vanchiere named recipient of the 2020 Charles M. "Buzzy" Vanchiere Child Advocacy Award.
January 16, 2020
Gov. Edwards Announces Resignation of Dr. Rebekah Gee
Gov. Edwards announces resignation of LDH Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee, effective January 31, 2020.
January 16, 2020
Louisiana WIC program completes statewide transfer to electronic cards
The Louisiana WIC program completed its statewide transition from paper vouchers to EBT cards in January 2020.
November 25, 2019
Outstanding Pediatric Society
Historical recipients of the LA AAP Outstanding Pediatric Society Award from 1990 through 2015.